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Chris1982 commented about Mayer Theatre on Jul 6, 2014 at 4:25 am

This theatre goes back to the 1920’s wehn it was known as the Star, in 1931 the Rialto, in 1934 the Lyceum and the Hebron in 1944. It should have AKA’s Star, Rialto, Lyceum and Hebron.

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Chris1982 commented about State Theatre on Jul 6, 2014 at 3:35 am

This theatre opened prior to 1926 as the Opera House. By 1929 it was the Dakota Theatre, the New Theatre in 1928 and finally the State Theatre in 1940. There should be AKA’s of Opera House, Dakota Theatre and New Theatre.

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Chris1982 commented about Central Cinema on Jul 6, 2014 at 3:18 am

This theatre goes back into the 1920’s when it was the Bijou Theatre, by 1934 it was renamed the State Theatre. I am not sure when it was renamed the Cinema but more than likely in the late 1960’s.

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Chris1982 commented about Lyric Theatre on Jul 6, 2014 at 2:50 am

This theatre opened as the Community Theatre prior to 1926. It was renamed the Auditorium in 1936. By 1940 it was the Lyric Theatre. In the mid-1940’s it was renamed the Halliday but by 1947 it was back to the Lyric. It was open into at least the late-1950’s. The name should be Lyric Theatre with AKA’s Community, Auditorium and Halliday. the address was 19 E. Main St. and it has been demolished.

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Chris1982 commented about Forx Theater on Jul 6, 2014 at 1:27 am

Opened in 1932 as the Forks Theatre with 552 seats.

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Chris1982 commented about Dakota Theater on Jul 6, 2014 at 1:08 am

The last year this theatre was listed as the OIrpheum was in 1932. By 1933 it was listed as the Dakota Theatre.

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Chris1982 commented about Strand Twin Theatres on Jul 6, 2014 at 12:34 am

The theatre goes back into the 1920’s.

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Chris1982 commented about Roxy Theater on Jul 5, 2014 at 11:50 pm

The Roxy Theatre opened in 1942.

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Chris1982 commented about Princess Theatre on Jul 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm

The Motion Picture Yearbook listes this as the Victorian Theatre in 1917.

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Chris1982 commented about Forman Theater on Jul 5, 2014 at 4:29 am

The building that housed the theatre has been demolished.

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Chris1982 commented about Park Theatre on Jul 5, 2014 at 2:21 am

The Park Theatre operated at least into the late-1950’s.

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Chris1982 commented about Garrick Theatre on Jul 5, 2014 at 1:56 am

The Garrick is no longer listed in 1934. From the mid-1920’s thru its closing, seating was listed at 700. looking at the photo I would guess the 700 to be accurate.

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Chris1982 commented about Hollywood Theater on Jul 4, 2014 at 1:56 am

The Hollywood is listed as open in 1937.

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Chris1982 commented about Lake Theater on Jul 4, 2014 at 1:54 am

The Lake Theatre opened in 1936 with seats listed at 781.

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Chris1982 commented about Columbus Theatre on Jul 3, 2014 at 2:07 am

Listed as the New Columbus Theatre from 1926 thru 1942. Then just the Columbus Theatre. Still listed as open in the mid-1960’s. Seating in 1955 was listed at 250. In 1950 there was a second theatre listed for Columbus, ND. The State Theatre on 5th Ave. which was much larger with 538 seats. Anyone have additional information on the State Theatre?

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Chris1982 commented about Starlite Drive-In on Jul 3, 2014 at 1:36 am

Listed as open in the summer of 1954. 200 car capacity. closed in 1998.

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Chris1982 commented about Cavalier Theatre on Jul 3, 2014 at 1:25 am

The Cavalier Theatre is still open showing first run attractions on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. They have converted to digital and 3D.

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Chris1982 commented about Paramount Theatre on Jul 2, 2014 at 11:50 pm

This theatre was the Eltinge Theatre prior to the Paramount name.

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Chris1982 commented about Beulah Cinemas on Jul 2, 2014 at 11:07 pm

The theatre was originally known as the Princess Theatre. it was open prior to 1926. It became the Roxy in 1937.

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Chris1982 commented about Bijou Show House on Jul 2, 2014 at 11:03 pm

The Beach Theatre goes back as early as 1926. So it was open long before the 1940’s unless the original theatre was replaced at the same address as the current theatre.

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Chris1982 commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Jul 2, 2014 at 6:26 pm

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Chris1982 commented about Winona Theatre on Jul 2, 2014 at 3:50 am

In 1926 the theatres that were listed as open were: WEST END 300 seats, Broadway 350 seats, COLONIAL 800 seats, STRAND 500 seats, and the Opera House 950 seats

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Chris1982 commented about Willmar Theater on Jul 2, 2014 at 3:21 am

The New Willmar Theatre opened in 1937. Seating was listed at 1,000.

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Chris1982 commented about State Theater on Jul 2, 2014 at 12:16 am

The State Theatre was listed as open in 1928.

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Chris1982 commented about Emagine Waconia on Jul 1, 2014 at 2:37 am

The Original Waconia Theatre was located on W. Main Street.